Category: About the Data Breach
Impact of data breaches like the Virgin Media event should not be ignored
As a leading firm of data breach and consumer action specialists, we know all too well just how bad the impact of data breaches like the Virgin Media event can be.
This is why we do what we do. We are here to be the voice for justice for those whose rights to privacy have been violated, and we can achieve some form of justice by way of a compensation claim. The GDPR can allow victims of a data breach whose private information has been exposed or misused to receive compensation, and we are here to represent them.
The impact for those affected by the Virgin Media data breach could be substantial. This could especially be the case for anyone whose sensitive contract data was also exposed in the breach, which may affect over 1,000 of the 900,000 victims.
Virgin Media data breach: has my data been exposed?
You’ve heard of the huge Virgin Media data breach and may have seen our action for justice in the news. If you have had relations with the company, you may be wondering: has my data been exposed?
The key questions we will answer below are: Has my data been exposed? Can I know if my contact data was also exposed? Should I be worried? Can I claim? how do I start? Is it No Win, No Fee?
Virgin Media action: claim compensation for a security breach today
The Virgin Media Group Action that we have launched is for the victims to claim compensation for a security breach that could – and should – have been avoided.
We consider that there has been a breach of the GDPR and that the 900,000 people affected are eligible to claim compensation. We’re representing victims for cases on a No Win, No Fee basis, and Claimants could be eligible to receive as much as £5,000.00 in damages.
Here’s some guidance about the breach, how you can claim and what you can claim for, and what you need to do; as well as a little about us as a leading firm of data breach and consumer action lawyers.
Data breach group action lawyers spearheading Virgin Media case
We are a specialist firm of data breach group action lawyers that has been spearheading a serious legal campaign for justice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach.
As soon as news of the breach came out in March this year, we were quickly contacted by concerned victims, and we agreed to take compensation claims forward on a No Win, No Fee basis. As a leading firm of data breach and consumer action lawyers, now representing thousands of victims in over 45 different data actions, the Virgin Media case wasn’t one we were prepared to ignore.
Here’s a brief insight into our group action for justice and how you can sign-up for a legal case today quickly and easily
Virgin Media legal action: has my data been breached?
When people see news of the significant legal action we have launched, people often want to know: has my data been breached in the Virgin Media incident?
Once they know the answer, people then want to know what they can do about it. As such, this article is designed to be a brief FAQ to answer these key questions for you. We will address: has my data been breached? Can I join the legal action? What do I need to do now?
We will also address how you can get more information about how the No Win, No Fee works as well, and we’ll give you a little insight into who we are as well.
Virgin Media data breach risks
Today, we want to talk about the Virgin Media data breach risks for the 900,000 people who have been affected by this incident, as they can be significant.
The law entitles victims of the data breach to be able to claim compensation for any distress caused. You do not have to have suffered any actual financial loss or expense to be able to make a claim, as you can be eligible for damages for the distress alone. This distress can be heightened with the risks that people may face which could be severe where people are targeted for scams and fraud.
Although you don’t have to have been targeted to be able to make a claim, it’s good to be prepared in terms of looking out for risks. It’s also good to know that you can bring a legal case in any event.
Virgin Media data leak compensation action
Victims of the Virgin Media data leak can be entitled to bring a claim for compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Here, we will briefly outline the basis for the case and how people can claim given that we know a lot of people have been affected by what has happened. The law is on the side of the victims and we are confident that we can succeed with the action that we have launched.
If you are a victim of the incident and you’re ready to bring a claim right now, just head over to the main section of the website here and get started.
How we value data breach claims
We’ve talked to the media a lot about our Virgin Media data breach action and what people could claim for, but how do we value data breach claims?
Each case is different, and we do need to account for the individual factors that can be unique depending on the nature of the case. It can also depend on the person as well, as we need to factor in the personal impact which can differ from person to person.
We’ve put initial potential estimated pay-outs at up to £5,000.00 per claimant, making a provisional total amount of £4.5bn for this action. Here’s a little guidance on how we approach valuing cases so you can understand what we account for when settling claims.
Is it worth making a claim for the Virgin Media data breach?
There are 900,000 people affected by the Virgin Media data breach. Whilst we’re now acting for a large group, we know that some people may be wondering if it’s worth making a claim at all.
At the end of the day, you have the legal right to make a claim. Whether you choose to use that right or not is totally up to you. We understand that not everyone will want to make a claim, nor will everyone feel they need to. If you’re unsure, we can outline the benefits for both you and for data protection in general in this article here.
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation specialists representing thousands of clients in over 35 data actions, we can give you excellent insight.
How bad is the Virgin Media security breach?
For some of those who have yet to start a clam for compensation, they’ve been wondering: how bad is the Virgin Media security breach and should I be worried?
In this article, we will briefly outline why this was a severe incident and discuss how it was preventable. Both are elements that we consider when we take a new action forward, and we can also base our No Win, No Fee representation on these key elements too.
For the victims, you should know that you have a right to make a claim for compensation and that we can represent you.
